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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,666.40, 1,176,999.60 and 216,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,666.40, 1,176,999.60 and 216,046.40 is: 324,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,666.40 : 1,176,999.60 = 216,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,666.40/1,176,999.60 = 216,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,666.40x = 1,176,999.60 × 216,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,666.40x = 254,286,526,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,286,526,381.44/784,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,069.60

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